Fabrication Metalworker Fitter

Alaskan Copper Companies, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401(k) Plans

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Alaskan Copper Works in Seattle, WA is hiring a Fabrication Metalworker (Fitter) to lay out, fit, and assemble tanks, heat exchangers and piping from blueprints. Day shift, competitive hourly pay, union-driven environment.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and are expected to adhere to company rules. Responsibilities include directing welders and helpers, hydrotesting when needed, and reading specifications to ensure precise fabrication.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience pipe and plate fitting, preferably with stainless steel.
• Must read blueprints and specifications.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 100 lbs. rarely.
• Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Desirable experience operating shop equipment like shear, press brake, drills and grinders.

Responsibilities

• Layout and prepare components for tanks, heat exchanger assembly and pipe spooling.
• Work off blueprints; fit up tanks, heat exchangers and pipe spooling.
• Direct activities of Welders, Assistant Fabrication Metalworkers and Helpers.
• When specified, hydrotest.

Skills

Pipe & Plate Fitting

Blueprint Reading

English Proficiency

Lifting 50–100 lbs

Tape Measure Reading

Operate Shear/Brake/Drills/Grinders

Job description

Alaskan Copper Works
Human Resources
2958 6th Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98134
[phone]

We will be accepting applications for this job opening only between the opening and closing dates. Individuals who meet all of the requirements will be considered for an interview.

Date Opened: August 3,2026

Job Title: Fabrication Metalworker (Fitter)

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 hourly (DOE)

Hours of Work: Day shift: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Location: 3405 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA. 98134

Representation: After 30 days, required to become a dues paying or financial core member of Sheetmetal Workers Local Union No. 66.

Job Summary: Fit and assemble tanks, pipes, and heat exchangers.

Requirements To Be Considered For Position:

• 1. Application must be filled out completely by the Applicant.
• 2. Meet all of the Required Essential Job Skills/Experience.
• 3. Must be able to work any shift.
• 4. Work overtime when required.
• 5. Willing to comply with company rules and policies.
• 6. Pass pre-employment drug screen.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience:

• 1. At least 3 years of experience pipe and plate fitting, preferably with stainless steel.
• 2. Must be able to read blueprints and specifications.
• 3. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and up to 100 lbs. rarely.
• 4. Accurately read tape measure to 1/16”.
• 5. Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English.

Desirable Job Skills/Experience:

• Ability to operate shear, press brake, drills, and grinders.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• 1. Layout and prepare components for tanks, heat exchanger assembly and pipe spooling.
• 2. Work off blueprints; fit up tanks, heat exchangers and pipe spooling.
• 3. Directing activities of Welders, Assistant Fabrication Metalworkers and Helpers who may be assisting.
• 4. When specified, hydrotest.

Non-Essential Functions/Duties:

• 1. Mark and prepare units for shipping.
• 2. Clean and deburr.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• Paid Holidays.
• Life insurance and short term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and profit sharing plans.

Accommodations:

Considered on an individual basis.

Physical Requirements:

1. This position requires the following in an 8-hour workday:

Total At One Time (Hours) Total During Entire 8-Hour Day

Standing: 2 1/2 hours 7 hours

Walking: 2 minutes 20 minutes

Sitting: breaks breaks

2. Movement of objects and strength required for this job:

Lifting: Carrying:

To 5 lbs.: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) FREQUENTLY (34-66%)

6-10 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

11-20 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

21-25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

26-50 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

51-100 lbs.: RARELY RARELY

3. Required repetitive use of hands:

Simply Grasping: YES Pushing & Pulling: YES

Fine Manipulating: YES

4. Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet:

Right Foot: NO Left Foot: NO

Both: NO

5. Worker Positions Required in the Performance of this Job:

Climbing: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-33%) Balancing: NEVER

Bending: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) Stooping: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)

Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%) Crouching: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)

Crawling: RARELY Reaching: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)

*Climbing: Depending upon the work and job being performed, a worker may step 15-18' off the ground onto a work slab. On some days this may occur 4-5 times/hour; other days may not require work which involves this stepping up and down.

6. Sensory Requirements:

Talking and/or Hearing: YES

Seeing: Acuity: YES

Depth Perception: YES

Field of Vision: YES

Accommodation: YES

Color Vision: NO

7. Environmental Conditions That Are Found in the Work Site:

PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS: X Inside (75% of time)

_ Outside (75% of time)

_ Both (equal amounts)

TEMPERATURE: X Cold (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Hot (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Variations (sufficient to cause bodily reactions)

WET: _ Contact with water and/or other liquids

HUMID: _ Moisture content sufficient to cause bodily discomfort

NOISE: X Sufficient to require hearing protection

VIBRATION: _ Sufficient to cause repeated motion or continuous shock

HAZARDS: X Risk of bodily injury present

FUMES: _ Smoke or vapors resulting from combustion or chemical reaction

ODORS: _ Toxic or non-toxic smells

TOXIC CONDITIONS: _ Exposure to disabling fumes, dusts, gases, vapors, mists or liquids that may cause bodily harm.

DUST: _ Small particles that may cause occupational disease

POOR VENTILATION: _ Exposure to drafts or insufficient movement of air